"Now imagine if Roger Federer coached Carlos Alcaraz at Laver Cup" - Fans in awe of Spaniard's stunning pick-up volley during Madrid Open 2R win

Tennis fans were left in awe of Carlos Alcaraz executing an incredible pick-up volley during his second-round match at the 2024 Madrid Open.

Alcaraz kicked off his double title defense at the Madrid Open with a commanding victory over Kazakh player Alexander Shevchenko, winning 6-2, 6-1 in just over an hour.

This victory marked Alcaraz's 12th consecutive win at the ATP Masters 1000 Madrid tournament, a streak that began in 2022 when he claimed the title by defeating Alexander Zverev in the final. The following year, he secured the title once again by defeating German player Jan-Lennard Struff in the championship match

This year, the Spaniard will aim to make history by becoming the first player to win three consecutive titles at the tournament.

During his match against Alexander Shevchenko, Carlos Alcaraz executed a remarkable pick-up volley shot that captured the attention of fans.

The shot left spectators and fans in awe and they turned to social media to share their opinion on the same.

One fan stated that it would be great to see 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer coaching Carlos Alcaraz at the 2024 Laver Cup.

"Now imagine if Federer coached Alcaraz at the laver cup," the fan posted on X (formerly Twitter).

"That’s just pure talent. You really can’t practice that shot…" a fan posted.

Others marveled at the beauty of the shot and said that they believe that such a skill cannot simply be taught.

"Wow stunningly good from Carlitos what a joy he is!" a fan wrote.

"He is so beautiful to watch.." a fan posted.

"I’m sorry but nobody is doing it like him," a fan posted.

Despite concerns over a previous right arm injury that forced Carlos Alcaraz to withdraw from the Monte-Carlo Masters and the Barcelona Open, a fan stated that his performance at the Madrid Open demonstrated that he is in excellent form.

"He’s keeping that arm for later but he has so many options it’s crazy so clever kiddo," the fan posted.

"Carlitos and his magic hand are backkkk," a fan wrote.

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Carlos Alcaraz on his Madrid Open second round win - “I think I did pretty well"

Carlos Alcaraz at the 2024 Mutua Madrid Open

Following his win against Alexander Shevchenko in the second round at the 2024 Madrid Open, Carlos Alcaraz gave his thoughts on the match. He stated that he was proud of the way he played and revealed that coming into the match he had practiced his slices, volleys and backhands and was happy that he was able to execute them in the match.

“I think I did pretty well honestly. The last month I just practised slices, volleys and backhands, so I think it worked pretty well today. That was something I was thinking about approaching this match, trying to hit the forehand softer let’s say and trying to be aggressive with the backhand, trying to crash the net as soon as possible. I think I did a really good match in that part,” Alcaraz said [via ATPTour.com].

Alcaraz also opened up about the right arm injury that previously caused him to withdraw from the Monte-Carlo Masters and the Barcelona Open. Despite having productive practice sessions, he admitted not feeling completely comfortable with his forehand.

"Coming into this week, I’ve been doing good things in practice, hitting harder, but I’m not feeling comfortable playing my forehand 100 per cent. But I think playing at this level, I’m really happy to do it. I think I can be competitive,” he added.

Carlos Alcaraz will next face Brazilian Thiago Seyboth Wild in the third round in Madrid. They have not faced each other on the ATP Tour, therefore their head-to-head record currently stands at 0-0.